Page 16 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Delhi's air quality remains 'moderate' for fourth day, AQI rises to 150
Delhi's 24-hour average AQI stood at 156 at 4 pm, which is 'moderate', but Ghaziabad's AQI worsened to 266, remaining in the 'poor' category
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Delhi's air quality remains in 'moderate' category, AQI rises to 150
Delhi's air quality worsened again after a brief period of relief, despite implementation of key measures aimed at reducing dust, traffic, and enhancing public transport
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Delhi's air quality remains in 'moderate' category, AQI rises to 148
Air quality across Delhi-NCR remained in the 'satisfactory' or 'moderate' category. Delhi's 24-hour average AQI stood at 145 at 4 pm on March 18
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Delhi's AQI drops to 'moderate' as pollution control efforts continue
Delhi's air quality shifts to 'moderate' with an AQI of 130 as authorities ramp up pollution control measures and green initiatives to combat ongoing environmental challenges
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Delhi's AQI remains 'satisfactory' as CM takes measures against pollution
On March 9, Delhi recorded an average AQI of 85, marking the lowest level in the last three years for the period from January 1 to March 15
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Delhi records lowest AQI in three years, air quality now 'satisfactory'
The average AQI of Delhi for past 24 hours was at 85, at 4 pm on March 15. This was the first day of the year on which the AQI had managed to fall under the ambit of the 'Satisfactory' category.
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Delhi's air quality remains 'moderate' as rainfall washes away pollutants
The Air Quality Index (AQI) was 112 at 8 am on March 15, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
Delhi's AQI remains 'moderate' as light rain predicted for the day
The IMD has predicted possibility of cloudy skies with light rain or drizzle towards night
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In meeting on pollution, Delhi CM outlines plans for clean, green city
Gupta chaired a meeting to discuss steps to make the national capital cleaner and pollution-free that was attended by Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, and senior officials
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Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' category, AQI drops to 162
Air quality across Delhi-NCR remained in the 'poor' or 'moderate' category. The averge AQI of Delhi for past 24 hours was at 228, at 4 pm on March 12.
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Delhi's air quality worsens, remains 'poor' as residents hope for relief
Air Quality Index (AQI) was 249 at 8 am on March 12, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), remaining in the 'poor' category
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Delhi's air quality returns to 'poor' after a brief period of relief
Delhi also remained the most polluted capital in the world, according to World Air Quality Report 2024 released by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir
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Assam's Byrnihat tops global pollution list; Delhi leads capitals: Report
World Air Quality Report by Swiss technology company IQAir said Delhi remains the most polluted capital city globally, while India ranked as the world's fifth most polluted country in 2024
Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' after Sunday's 'poor' levels
The AQI across Delhi-NCR improved to 'moderate' or 'satisfactory' early Monday after experiencing 'poor' levels the previous night
Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' as authorities intervene
The AQI is expected to remain in the 'moderate' category in the coming week, improving further after the rainfall on March 14, which might clear the pollutants from the air
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Delhi's air quality dips to 'poor', Grap-I restrictions reinstated
Delhi-NCR had seen a brief improvement in air quality due to strong winds dispersing pollutants, but the relief was short-lived
Delhi's air quality remains 'moderate' as strong winds clear pollutants
AQI was recorded at 172 at 8 am on March 7, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), and remained in the 'moderate' category for the sixth day
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Delhi's air quality remains 'moderate' as winter returns with strong winds
The improved air quality is mainly due to better weather conditions, with strong winds and light rainfall, earlier this week, that helped to clear pollutants
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Delhi's air quality remains in 'moderate' category, Grap-I curbs lifted
Air quality has improved across Delhi-NCR due to rainfall over the past few days